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[–] LeninOnAPrayer@lemm.ee 2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

From my small experience as an a American. Netherlands had some really reliable transit. Never had a problem in France though definitely not as nice as Netherlands. Italy was definitely hit and miss depending on the city but loved the high speed rail from Naples to Rome. Germany was reliable during October Fest so I assume at least Munich is reliable if it was good at that time. Though I wouldn't say I used much in Germany.

Other countries I've been to but I'll just list cities for these because I didn't go much anyone else for them: Prague, Budapest, Vienna

I can't say there was a single country/city here that had transit that was worse than the best transit in the US. Was it all perfect? No. But compared to fucking Amtrak that literally has to stop for hours at a time while we wait for other freight trains to pass. Literally multiple times during a single train ride.

Some countries may not be the first meme. But what major city in Europe has worse local transit than say Chicago or New York? Or worse heavy rail than Amtrak? Just honestly asking.

I don't think anything could be worse than Amtrak.